Dear MPA-GL Leaders,

We hope your first month of the Fall semester has gone smoothly and you feel more settled. We also hope you enjoyed SIPA Fest Fall ’25 and discovered SIPA clubs and organizations that align with your interests.

We are excited to launch the bi-weekly newsletter for the 2025-26 cohort! Our goal is for it to serve as your one-stop resource for upcoming events, deadlines, and other important updates. Your feedback is always welcome- let us know what details you’d like to see included to make the newsletter teven more useful.
 

🔔 Important Reminders: Coaching with Oren Ipp

Take advantage of coaching opportunities with Oren Ipp from The Changing Room:

🧑‍💼 1:1 Coaching

Each of you is entitled to two hours of individual coaching. You can schedule your sessions in either 30- or 60-minute blocks:

• 📅 Schedule a 30-minute session here

• 📅 Schedule a 60-minute session here
   

🤝 Peer Coaching Pods

You can also join a Peer Coaching Pod—a small group of 4 participants, plus Oren—that meets monthly for 60 minutes. These pods offer a space for shared learning, reflection, and support.

📧 To join a pod, please email Oren at orenipp@changingroominitiative.com.

Special Guest Lecture: Debora Revoltella, Chief Economist of the European Investment Bank (EIB)

We’re pleased to welcome Debora Revoltella for a guest lecture exclusively for MPA-GL and MPA-PEPM students.

🗓 Date: October 20
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Location: IAB 1512

If you haven’t signed up yet and would like to attend, please complete and submit this form by 4:00 PM on October 4.

 🏛️ MPA-GL Washington, D.C. Trip – Registration Now Open!

Registration is now live for the MPA-GL trip to Washington, D.C., taking place January 12–16, 2026!

This exciting visit will include:
✔️ Meetings with leading economists and policymakers
✔️ Alumni networking events
✔️ GL Leadership Retreat
✔️ Visits to iconic D.C. landmarks
✔️ And much more!

📅 Deadline: Register here on CampusGroups and indicate your room preference by 5:00 PM on October 13, 2025.

• Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity!

💼 Visit to Bloomberg HQ – Sign Up Now!

Join us for an exclusive in-person tour of Bloomberg Headquarters on November 21, 2025!

This special visit will include:
📊 A Bloomberg Terminal demonstration
🌍 Insights into international markets
🏙️ Insider access to one of the world’s leading financial information hubs

📅 RSVP Deadline: Sign up here by 5:00 PM EDT on October 13, 2025.

Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

 🔔 Last Call: Nominate Your Belonging & Engagement Committee Rep

Don’t miss your chance to help shape our community!

We’re inviting nominations for the Belonging & Engagement Committee—including self-nominations. This is a great opportunity to represent your class and contribute to meaningful events and initiatives throughout the year.

📋 Nominate a classmate (or yourself!) and indicate your interest in upcoming Fall activities by filling out this form by 4:00 PM EDT on Friday, October 3, 2025.

The committee includes students, staff, faculty, and alumni, and meets monthly to organize and co-sponsor a wide range of events. Each boutique program nominates one representative, and it’s been a pleasure having voices from MPA-GL at the table in recent years.

Let your voice be heard—get involved!

Best regards,

Sarah Holloway
Co-Program Director
MPA in Global Leadership

Jason Bordoff
Co-Program Director
MPA in Global Leadership

Priscilla Yuen
Assistant Dean, Specialized Degree Programs
MPA in Economic Policy Management
MPA in Global Leadership

Deepak Padmakumar
Program Assistant
MPA in Global Leadership

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